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JJK 20J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJK 20J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 95,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 95,021 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2009 95,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2008 94,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel close to excessive

Pass 13 May 2008 94,897 miles

handbrake travel close to excessive

Fail 3 May 2007 94,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack bushes poor

Pass 3 May 2007 94,578 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack bushes poor

Pass 12 May 2006 94,159 miles

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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JJK 20J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJK 20J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJK 20J registered?

JJK 20J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is JJK 20J safe to buy?

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